Courts / Dublin / Report

Murderer who escaped from English prison and fled here to seek to appeal extradition decision

Summary

A man convicted of murder in England in 1973 appeared before the High Court in connection with extradition proceedings. Anthony Craig, aged 66, had escaped from an English prison and subsequently lived in counties Cork and Leitrim before his arrest in February 2013 on foot of a UK extradition warrant. In July, Mr Justice John Edwards determined that Craig should be surrendered to the United Kingdom authorities. Craig now seeks leave to appeal that decision to the Supreme Court. Ms Cathleen Noctor BL, representing the Minister for Justice and Equality, informed the court that written submissions from Craig's legal representatives had been received and would be reviewed. Mr Justice Edwards remanded Craig on continuing bail pending a further hearing scheduled for October 7th.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Murderer who escaped from English prison and fled here to seek to appeal extradition decision. Charges or matters: murdering another man in a park in Blackburn. Procedural stage: appeal. Findings: Convicted

When:

• November 3, 1973 Hearing Or Sentence
• February 14, 2013 Adjournment
• October 7 Adjournment
• 2014-09-12 Publication

Case subjects

Places mentioned

Topics

Stage Appeal Violent Crime

Related court reports

• Man charged with having 56k child abuse images and videos remanded on bail
• Ex-Dáil hopeful's allegations against former employer 'complete fantasy', WRC told
• Mater must pay €10k to worker who said he was wrongly accused of abusing patient
• 'I think we know I won't be getting bail' - Daniel Kinahan charged with directing criminal organisation
• Letting agent who claimed alleged domestic violence victim abandoned tenancy by fleeing to refuge must pay €14.7k
• 77-year-old with 470 convictions told Luas staff to 'f**k off'

Read the original CNI report